CPSC official recall · 01112

CPSC, Hurricane Products Announce Recall of Propane Regulators

召回日期:2001-03-21官方最后发布:2026-02-10适用地区:美国
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危险说明 Hazard

  • These regulators can leak propane, which can result in a fire or explosion. The leak can cause the appliance flame to be larger than expected, possibly causing burns to nearby consumers and cause nearby combustibles to catch fire.

受影响产品

Propane Regulators
Units:About 20,000

官方描述 Description

These propane regulators, manufactured by Chen Fong Enterprise Co. Ltd., of Taiwan, are used to regulate the flow of propane from pressurized containers. The propane regulator is used primarily with recreational vehicles and in some homes that use propane as a fuel source for one or more appliances. The regulator has two input valves and one output valve. "Model 6000" is imprinted on the top of the regulator. The patent number, "5103861," is imprinted on the bottom of the regulator, as well as "MADE IN TAIWAN." The date of manufacture also is imprinted on the bottom of the regulator in a four-digit date code, indicating the month and year manufactured. Regulators of "0196," indicating January 1996, through "1099," indicating October 1999, are part of this recall.

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

  • Hurricane Products, the importer and distributor, has received 125 reports of these regulators leaking propane. There have been no reports of fires or injuries occurring as a result of these regulators leaking.

官方补救措施 Remedy

  • Consumers with recalled regulators should immediately stop using them by closing the main valve on the propane container. Consumers should contact the outlet where the regulator was purchased or call Emerald Isle to get information on receiving a free replacement propane regulator.

消费者联系信息

Consumers may call Emerald Isle, which is conducting the recall for Hurricane Products, at (877) 673-3278 toll-free between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

相关企业

制造商:Chen Fong Enterprise Co. Ltd., of Taiwan

制造国家/地区:Taiwan

进口商:Hurricane Products, of Valencia, Calif.

零售商:Recreational vehicle dealers and LP Gas dealers nationwide sold these propane regulators, from June 1996 through October 1999, for about $22.